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LONDON
Vol. 16, No. 6 England
July / August 2011
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London, one of Europe’s largest and most popular tourist destinations, is a continual whirlwind of pageantry and excitement. The Tower of London, the city's oldest surviving building and most popular tourist attraction, is nearly 1,000 years old and has served as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Westminster Abbey, the sight of Prince William’s recent wedding to Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011, has a royal tradition for coronations and weddings that dates back to 1066, when William the Conqueror was the first King of England to be crowned in the Abbey. The Houses of Parliament are open to the public when in session and the State Rooms in Buckingham Palace are open in September when the Queen is on holiday at Balmoral (Scotland). Kensington Palace, home to royals from William and Mary to Princess Diana, is currently being renovated for a major public opening in 2012. And that is just the beginning. The theater is a major draw for visitors and there are more than 40 theaters in the West End alone. The London Eye has the city’s best views and the Thames Clipper Boats have the most scenic river travel. The major museums (The National Gallery, Portrait Gallery, British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum and the Tate) all have free entrance, the only major city where all the museums are free. And then there are the countless small treasured museums that are missed by so many. The European Traveller is the ONLY place to uncover the city’s best small hotels with the best locations, values and amenities; the best West-End restaurants, the ideal spot for traditional afternoon tea and the most interesting neighborhood markets. The issue also includes vital tips for maximizing time and value without sacrificing quality. Subscribers may also be interested in the issues on Paris, Normandy, Kent's Castles and Gardens and the upcoming issues on Bath, Oxford /the Cotswolds and London Day Trips.
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